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– Welcome to –
The Way Beer Should Be
Portland, Maine has more craft breweries per capita than any other city in the United States. Not only is it bursting with local brews, but the city was also deemed Bon Apétit’s 2018 “Restaurant City of the Year” and one of the Lonely Planet’s top 2020 places to visit. Get ready to delight your palate!
Start your beer-inspired excursion at Fore Points Marina, the state’s newest mega-yacht marina in a private location close to all the fun and just ten minutes away from Portland International Jetport. Your dedicated beer professional will guide you through a variety of tastes and unique beer experiences.
Let the tasting begin…
DAY ONE: Portland
Your beer adventure starts with Maine Brew Bus. Enjoy an exclusive tour with our favorite brewmasters. Arouse your senses as you listen, learn, see, smell, and taste your way through a variety of local breweries - each boasting its own flavor and style.
Later on, dine at one of Portland’s award-winning farm and sea-to-table restaurants. Let our Concierge arrange for you to meet the chef and hear what inspires their recipes while you immerse your tastebuds in fine cuisine.
Complete your day at one of Portland’s intimate music venues and encounter talented artists from all over the world.
DAY Two: Portland
Today you venture 30 minutes away to The HopYard in Gorham. Your guide will share the farm’s history and explain the growing process. Enjoy a first-hand experience while you stroll through the hop fields. After a picnic lunch on the farm, visit a couple of breweries on the way back to Portland.
For your evening’s delight, have an authentic Maine lobster bake at Fort Gorges. No battles were actually fought here, but you can explore the courtyard and intended barracks while your fresh lobster is steaming to perfection.
DAY three: boothbay harbor (35nm)
Your next destination is the charming village of Boothbay Harbor. Don’t miss the main attraction: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest public gardens in the county - arrive by car or tender.
After you stroll the many acres of vibrant color, you will go to Boothbay Craft Brewery at the Watershed Tavern boasting heavy post and beam construction and a neighborly atmosphere. Later, explore the village - be sure to have a rooftop cocktail while mingling with the locals.
For your evening dining pleasure, the yacht chef will prepare a decadent meal using freshly sourced Maine ingredients.
Boothbay Harbor (35NM from Portland) is a beautiful and quaint mid-Maine stopping point between Casco and Penobscot Bay. It offers low-lying islands, promontories off the mainland, and pockets of water that beckon exploration as well as idyllic flat waters for sailing. The relaxed camaraderie of the locals and lobstermen will make you feel like a native.
DAY four: bar harbor (77nm)
Choose a vigorous 20-mile bike loop up Cadillac Mountain, or hike a moderate trail to the summit. Either way, absorb the breathtaking view while your guide assures your delight and safety. After this invigorating excursion, quench your thirst with a sampling from Atlantic Brewing Company.
Enjoy a seafood dinner and a couple of beers in town before testing your brain-power with trivia at Bar Harbor Beer Works.
Situated on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor (77NM from Boothbay Harbor) is the home of Acadia National Park boasting 47,000 acres of ocean, forests, lakes, and mountains.
DAY five: Bar harbor (77nm)
Your next destination is the charming village of Boothbay Harbor. Don’t miss the main attraction: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, the largest public gardens in the county - arrive by car or tender.
After you stroll the many acres of vibrant color, you will go to Boothbay Craft Brewery at the Watershed Tavern boasting heavy post and beam construction and a neighborly atmosphere. Later, explore the village - be sure to have a rooftop cocktail while mingling with the locals.
For your evening dining pleasure, the yacht chef will prepare a decadent meal using freshly sourced Maine ingredients.
Boothbay Harbor (35NM from Portland) is a beautiful and quaint mid-Maine stopping point between Casco and Penobscot Bay. It offers low-lying islands, promontories off the mainland, and pockets of water that beckon exploration as well as idyllic flat waters for sailing. The relaxed camaraderie of the locals and lobstermen will make you feel like a native.
DAY six: rockland (45nm)
Although a small town, Rockland (45NM from Bar Harbor) is one of the biggest shipping centers of our favorite crustacean. Its vibrant Main Street is packed with shops, restaurants, and the nationally recognized Farnsworth Art Museum.
Here, you will dock at Journey’s End, a classic family-operated marina adjacent to Main street. Stroll through the town before you are guided to the nearby craft breweries - Rock Harbor and Liberator Brewing Company are favorites.
In the evening, have an eclectic beer paired dinner with Maine Chef of the Year, Kerry Alterio, at Cafe Miranda.
DAY Seven: portland (67nm)
On your last Day, “hop” on some bicycles with Summer Feet Adventures and gently ride your way to lobster rolls and lighthouses. This easy-going tour takes four hours or so - just enough effort to work up a good appetite and thirst.
In the evening, dine on the yacht before your beer-guide indulges you with with a vast sampling of Maine brew.
Day Eight
Disembark for your flight home from Portland International Jetport.